Knotting of a Bypass Graft Catheter: Report of a Case
- 1 August 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Angiology
- Vol. 37 (9) , 690-693
- https://doi.org/10.1177/000331978603700913
Abstract
A case of knotting of a bypass graft catheter during coronary arteriography is presented. An arteriotomy had to be done to remove the catheter. A possible mechanism causing this complication and precautions to avoid it are described.Keywords
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